In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article…
Objective To determine whether patient-controlled analgesia or scheduled intravenous analgesia provides superior pain relief and satisfaction with pain control after vaginal reconstructive surgery. Study Design Fifty-nine women scheduled for vaginal…
Objective The objective of the study was to determine whether reproductive-age women are more likely to perceive their vulva as abnormal compared with older-aged women. Study Design Women aged 18-44…
The article below summarizes a roundtable discussion of a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research….
Objective To evaluate effects of bariatric surgery on pelvic floor mediated quality of life in morbidly obese women. Study Design Prospective cohort study of 44 women undergoing bariatric surgery. Results…
Objective We sought to determine the prevalence of adenomyosis and assess its effect on lymph node status in endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the endometrium (EAC). Study Design Hysterectomy specimens from a…
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term impact of anal sphincter laceration on anal incontinence. Study Design Five to 10 years after first delivery, anal incontinence…
Objective Chemerin, a novel adipokine, has been implicated in adipogenesis, inflammation, and metabolism. The aims of this study were to determine the presence of chemerin in cord blood and its…
Objective We sought to evaluate changes in bowel symptoms after rectocele repair and identify risk factors for persistent symptoms. Study Design We conducted ancillary analysis of a randomized surgical trial…
Objective The objective of the study was to determine whether transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block improves the early postoperative quality of recovery (QoR-40). The secondary objectives measured postoperative pain, length…
